September 24th, 2013

9/24/13

In Class:
Journal--  Describe a time that someone misjudged you (stereotyped, made an assumption, held expectations that were too high or low, etc.). Why do you think that person made an incorrect judgment? How would you correct them if you could now?

GMX--  Parts of Speech
Categorize the following words, selected randomly from the dictionary, as nouns, pronouns, proper nouns, action verbs, linking verbs, or adjectives:
invent     Spam     were     smells     maroon     spank     Edison     light     we     God     good     she     her     cannibal    carnival     spank     catch
*Note: some words can qualify as more than one part of speech.
 
Lecture on Persuasive Style:
Persuasive writing seeks to explain a certain way of thinking and convince the reader to think similarly.
   1. Present an issue/topic.
   2. Present the arguments on both sides of the issue.
   3. Arrive at an ultimate conclusion based on evidence/arguments in the writing. 
Pathos: an argument that appeals to the reader's sympathy, e.g., baby goats & cigarette butts.
Logos: an argument that appeals to the reader's sense of reason, e.g., studies that prove the toxicity of cigarette smoking.
Ethos: an argument that appeals to higher-order ethical standards (i.e., "the common good" for a community, religious/moral standpoints, etc.)

Using a list of 100 common debate topics, each student identified a topic or argument that he or she would like to research further and write about. Then, each student phrased the topic as a statement (e.g., "Seat belts should be required by law.") and began creating a T-chart of pro and con arguments.

Exit ticket: What is your argument for the above assignment?

Homework:
Complete your T-chart of pros and cons.